Goodwick United's Under 13s teams celebrated lifting the Cup with a 3-2 victory over Merlins Bridge.
It was a fantastic victory for the young team in an entertaining game making for a great advert of junior football in the county.
The Goodwick United goals were scored by Dewi George and Olly Sinnott, who bagged a brace.
Commiserations to Merlins Bridge who played their part in a great game and have enjoyed an outstanding season going undefeated as league champions.
Reflecting on the victory, team coach Sion O'Sullivan said:
“I still can’t get over the performance these boys put in on Saturday and the whole season. They’re deserved champions and have worked so hard all season and they’ve been rewarded for it.
In 2 seasons they’ve managed to go a league undefeated & beat a team who haven’t lost a game to win the cup yesterday.
This is a great group of boys and this is only the start, if we all stick together there is plenty more that can come I assure you.
It wasn’t just about the 10 players that played on Saturday, this squad all together have achieved this and we couldn’t have won this season without the whole team.
I just want to thank EVERYONE for the whole process of that final on Saturday, we couldn’t have done it without the help and support from you all. Me and the boys are so grateful to you all.
I love this group of boys, and I’m so proud to be part of it all!”
The team is sponsored by FRIO UK who also kindly shared a few words about the victory and what it means to them...
"We are proud to sponsor the team kit for Goodwick United U13's. One young lad on the team who has Type 1 Diabetes has also just been diagnosed with Coeliac. He is an inspiration to all young people living with these medical conditions especially if they have just been diagnosed. It goes to show you that your athletic hobbies or career do not need to be halted by these conditions. Mikey is incredible dealing with his medical needs whilst taking it all in his stride and not dropping a match or training session. He also receives a great deal of support from his team on and off the pitch. Congratulations Goodwick United U13's on your cup victory.
They are a fantastic bunch on Children and we at FRIO are so proud to sponsor and support the team."
Thank you to Francesca Monaghan for providing the photo gallery below...
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